Ukraine said on Friday that its first round of talks with Iran about the downing of a Ukrainian airliner shortly after takeoff in Tehran in January had been constructive, and that it was determined ... ( read original story ...)
Northern exposure is timely but Japan see their future in the south
Japan and Fiji will contest an eight-team tournament in Europe but their tier one breakthrough will still likely be in the southern hemisphere ... ( read original story ...)
Was building China’s Three Gorges Dam worth it?
The Three Gorges Dam was designed to tame China's longest river. But this summer's record rains reveal its limited ability to control floods. ( read original story ...)
Brunei postpones entry, exit fees at Sarawak border
The fees were to have been charged beginning today. Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said today that he had recently sent a letter to the Brunei government asking for the ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey: 1.2M families get financial aid during pandemic
Government has extended assistance worth almost $4.3B to vulnerable citizens since March, says minister - Anadolu Agency ... ( read original story ...)
Japan warns against ‘rapid’ rise in the yen, discusses response
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso described the yen's recent rise as "rapid" on Friday, signalling concern that a strong currency could add pain to an export-led economy already in recession because ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) lifts ban on Bigo Live
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Thursday 30th July 2020, announced the lifting of ban on the live streaming app Bigo Live. ( read original story ...)
Kuwait suspends flights from 31 countries
Kuwait's DGCA said commercial operations would resume on a three-phase basis, with operating capacity not exceeding 30% in the first phase ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai invites the world’s diamond trade with message on iconic Burj Khalifa
Dubai is rolling out the red carpet to encourage international diamond companies to set up operations in the emirate. Dubai’s free zone for commodities trade and enterprise, DMCC, announced on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Webinar explores opportunities for Brazilian businesses in UAE
The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) and the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) has collaboratively hosted a webinar recently to discuss the changing dynamics of business in a post-COV ... ( read original story ...)